A cancer is a kind of diseases which occurs when abnormal cells begins to grow out of control. A breast cancer begins in the breast. It can occur in both breasts or in one only. Although breast cancer occurs mainly in female, it can also happen in case of man also. 

Many breast cancer starts from the lobules or ducts but some of them can happen from the cells covering of milk ducts. 

When will you realize that you have a breast cancer? 

There are some signals or signs which can make us aware that we get a breast cancer, although this signs are not something very similar for all females. 

The common signs are

• If you look or feel that there is a change in shape or size of the breast. 
• The change of the areola or nipple. 
• Discharge of nipple. 
• A very hardened area under the skin.

If you are having this signs, then you should immediately seek the help from the experts. 

Types of breast cancer

 Healthcare providers and experts determine the types of a disease so that that can distinguish them and treat them accordingly. 

The most common breast cancers are:

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: which starts in milk ducts and spread into the nearby tissues of the breast. 

Lobular breast cancer: It occurs in the milk producing glands of the breast and often spread into the nearby tissues

Ductal carcinoma in situ: which also starts in the milk ducts but it doesn’t spread into other tissues. 

 What causes the breast cancer? 

There are some causes which can trigger and form breast cancer. Some common factors may include:

Age: Being a person of more than 55 years old

Family: If one of the family members is infected by breast cancer, then there is chance of developing it in your body. 

Genetics: If there is inherited genetic mutations. 

Smoking: Tobacco and smoking are somehow related with many cancers including the breast cancer. 

Beverages containing alcohol: Taking beverages containing alcohol can increase the chances of getting a breast cancer. 

Radiation: If you’ve had a radiation therapy in the past, especially on the head, neck or chest, then you’re more likely to have a break cancer. 

Hormone replacement therapy: Those who have used a hormone replacement therapy are likely to develop a breast cancer. 

 How Breast cancer is treated in India? 

The most common treatment of breast cancer is the surgery. But the experts can use other Treatment also. 

Commonly used breast cancer surgery treatments are:

• Mastectomy
• Lumpectomy
• Breast reconstruction

There are other treatments also which could be used combining with the above surgeries. Those are:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Immuno therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Targeted therapy

Why India for breast cancer treatment? 

• Currently India has some of the world’s most advanced hospitals with latest technologies and treatment when it comes to breast cancer. 
• The success rate of the treatment of breast cancer is high which make it safe for the patients. 
• Experienced and skilled specialists in the cancer treatment are highly available in India’s most of the hospitals. 

India hospitals doesn’t just provide treatment, you will get good care too. Their most advanced techniques and skillful surgeons are expert at removing cancerous tissues while preserving as much of the breast’s natural appearance as possible.